Job Family

Modelling

A platform for modern and effective HR

What is Job Family Modelling?

Job Family Modelling is a type of grading system that divides jobs into
coherent groups based on shared characteristics.
Typically we replace hundreds, even thousands of individual job descriptions
with a much smaller number of flexible and focused role profiles.
The role profiles capture key accountabilities, typical skills and critical
behaviours or competencies.
Competencies are the factors that enable an employee to perform his or her
job better; their motives, values and traits.

We can help you to...

Clarify your operations by focusing on key types of

work rather than individual jobs;
Increase staff flexibility by removing the silo
mentality characteristic of traditional job
descriptions;
Support individual development by highlighting
desired outputs, defining the skills and competencies
needed for progression; and
Avoid a lengthy and costly job evaluation process.

The process

Communication has always been prompt

and helpful. Paul Robertson and his
colleagues have always made themselves
available within a reasonable timescale.
Cheryl Blackett, Head of Corporate OD
Sheffield City Council

Ways HR Consulting, 1 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE

T: 0870 890 9882 F: 07841 804 563 W: wayshrc.com

All implementation depends on your circumstances.

We work in close partnership at all times. A typical
process involves:
Stage one - Detailed briefing on strategy requirements.
Stage two - Reviewing current roles and descriptors.
Stage three - Reviewing and, as necessary, developing
a competency framework aligned with your new
strategy and culture.
Stage four - Arranging job families, agreed with senior
managers.
Stage Five - Designing each family in detail; agreeing
work levels. Drafting detailed role profiles, allocating
key competencies. Signing off final versions.

Your Reward,
Development &
Performance Partner

Assessment & Development

Career Management
Coaching
Competency Based Interviewing
Competency Frameworks
Customer Satisfaction
Employee Engagement
Equal Value Compliant Pay
Independent Job Evaluation
Job Family Modelling
Leadership Development
Outplacement
Performance Management
Recruitment Management
Reward Strategy
Salary Benchmarking

Job Family
Modelling

A platform for modern and effective HR

Equal Value Compliant Pay

Most organisations strive for fairness when

attracting, motivating and retaining staff, while
fully complying with legal requirements.
JFM can help to implement effective, equal
value compliant pay and grading structures.
For more on equal pay compliance, see: Sex
discrimination and equal pay

Access our unique

Job Family Allocation tool
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ees/DiscriminationAtWork/)

The allocator assesses the most appropriate Job

Family for a job to be assigned to.
The allocator uses his or her knowledge of the job
to analyse it against predetermined critical factors
that differentiate between each Job Family level.
The allocator then decides upon the most
appropriate Job Family level, allocating the job to
the corresponding role profile for that level.

Our expertise enables you to...

The project has been delivered within

budget and I would definitely recommend
Ways HR Consulting.
Cheryl Blackett, Head of Corporate OD
Sheffield City Council

Support your employees during periods of change,

merger and rapid growth;
Integrate and improve many HR activities:
recruitment; performance management; salary &
reward; and training & development;
Restructure using role profiles
as building blocks.

For more information on Job Family Modelling:

Paul Robertson, 07841 804 563, paul.robertson@wayshrc.com
Ways HR Consulting, 1 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE
T: 0870 890 9882 F: 07841 804 563 W: wayshrc.com

Your Reward,
Development &
Performance Partner

Assessment & Development

Career Management
Coaching
Competency Based Interviewing
Competency Frameworks
Customer Satisfaction
Employee Engagement
Equal Value Compliant Pay
Independent Job Evaluation
Job Family Modelling
Leadership Development
Outplacement
Performance Management
Recruitment Management
Reward Strategy
Salary Benchmarking